I am thankful to have been part of several important events lately. Each of these involving our community have revolved around racial justice and our society’s need to take seriously

Do not fear what they fear, and do not be intimidated, but in your hearts, sanctify Christ as Lord (I Peter 3:14-15). In 1634, Anne Hutchinson left England for the

“I’m sorry.” These two little words might be the most difficult for us to say. Yet saying them just might unleash remarkable change. Confessions: Last week, I spent the weekend

(You) have clothed yourselves with the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge according to the image of its creator (Colossians 3:10). Renewed Knowledge: In July and August, we

Praise the Lord … Praise him for his mighty deeds; praise him according to his surpassing greatness! Praise him with trumpet sound; praise him with lute and harp (Psalm 150:1-3).

Fire. The Church began in Acts 2 with the striking image of flames burning over the heads of all those present in that early church worship service. On Pentecost Sunday,

The rhythmic sounds of banjo, mandolin, guitar, bass and honky-tonk piano is still ringing in our ears. Our “Old Time Religion Music” Sunday joyfully filled the sanctuary and once again

These things, I have spoken unto you, that in me, you might have peace.  In the world, you will have tribulation.  But be of good cheer; I have overcome the

As we enter this most sacred of weeks, I want to wish all of you a blessed time of reflection, consideration, and gratitude. For hundreds of years, those who have

As for me, my feet had almost stumbled; my steps had nearly slipped.  For I was envious of the arrogant; I saw the prosperity of the wicked.  For they have